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Pep Guardiola has a shortage of central defensive options ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Everton.


Ruben Dias is injured and the Spaniard has confirmed John Stones, who has only just returned to action after missing six games, is a major doubt after being replaced at half-time in the loss against Aston Villa at the weekend.

"I don't know, if he can't continue in the second half at Villa Park then maybe he won't be available,” Guardiola told reporters in the pre-match press conference.

Nathan Ake, who was only fit enough for the bench against Villa, could partner Manuel Akanji at the heart of City’s defence, though the Dutchman may not be risked given his injury record this season.

Therefore, Josko Gvardiol may operate as a centre-back once again with Kyle Walker and Rico Lewis as the full-backs.


Stefan Ortega is likely to continue in between the sticks as Ederson is also a doubt after missing the trip to Villa Park. Oscar Bobb and Rodri are definitely out as they are long-term injury casualties.

Kevin De Bruyne could return in midfield after being completely rested against Aston Villa and he could replace Ilkay Gundogan with Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden - fresh off scoring his first Premier League goal of the season - retaining their places.

Fresh: Kevin De Bruyne could return to the Man City XI against Everton. (Getty Images)
Fresh: Kevin De Bruyne could return to the Man City XI against Everton. (Getty Images)
Guardiola has said the responsibility is on his side to use Erling Haaland better, so he may look to freshen up his attack in an attempt to provide the Norwegian with better service.


Jeremy Doku and Savinho were both second half substitutes last time out, but may be upgraded to starters in support of City’s No.9 who has scored just one Premier League goal in his last six appearances.

Man City predicted XI: Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Injured: Rodri, Bobb, Dias

Doubt: Stones, Ederson, Nunes

All the best city

Omin ni,,ogbono..i said it

No Walker

Both KDB n Gundogan are on d bench

City to win anyway, though it won't be an easy ride but surely dey will come out on top.

City 3:1

Here we go again, CITY. We need victory at all cost today. We shall get it. Even in the midst of these frailty, the injuries keep mounting. We shall overcome

Up CITY

City to win today.

FT: Everton or draw

Manchester city go collect today again

I see Everton winning Man Shitty


Correct Score: 1 - 4

Everton flogs them easily... Man city is gone.

City has lost this match even before it began

City to lose and Chelsea to be praised for playing draw against Everton

Could pep disaster continue just curious

This match should end with less than one goal

Ok

PexinPikin:
Both KDB n Gundogan are on d bench

City to win anyway, though it won't be an easy ride but surely dey will come out on top.

they won't ein

Manchester city 1- 2 Everton. Put money and WIN

Please I don't understand

saintkel:
they won't ein

Game on!

Na pride dey/go kill Guardiola

Who get link for the match?

They are loosing today, no doubt.

Hmm

Goooaalll city!

PexinPikin:
Please I don't understand

I posted they won't win